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Transitions Optical Announces 2024 Transitions® Innovation Awards Finalists

Transitions Optical has unveiled the finalists for its annual Transitions® Innovation Awards program, which recognizes individuals and organizations from North America who have shown unparalleled commitment to implementing innovative programs and technologies over the past year.

“We are proud to recognize the exceptional achievements of this year’s finalists. They have set new standards of excellence in our industry while demonstrating commitment to our core values of quality, education, service, and innovation, and we look forward to celebrating their incredible work at Transitions® Academy in February.”

Drew Smith, senior director, North America channels, Transitions Optical

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The award categories are Transitions® Healthy Sight Ambassador, Eyecare Practice of the Year, Retailer of the Year and Channel Partner of the Year.

Transitions® Healthy Sight Ambassador

The Transitions® Healthy Sight Ambassador award celebrates an individual who best showcases their dedication to being an influential advocate of Transitions’ brand values and actively promotes healthy sight to their patients and within their local communities. The 2024 finalists include:       

  • Brandy Yeack, CPOA, practice manager – Valley Eye Care (Corvallis, Oreg.)
  • Ric Peralta, ABOC, consultant, senior optician/lab manager – Focal Point Optometry (Fullerton, Calif.)

Eyecare Practice of the Year, North America

The Eyecare Practice of the Year, North America title recognizes an independent eyecare practice or retailer with less than 20 locations in the U.S. or Canada who have demonstrated excellence in supporting Transitions’ values and a commitment to enhancing the vision of their customers and communities. The 2024 finalists include:

  • Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida, P.A. (Auburndale, Clermont, Haines City, Lakeland – Harden, Lakeland – Highlands, Lake Wales, Sebring, and Winter Haven, Fla.)
  • Eye Station Optical (Richmond, British Columbia)
  • Vision Plus Optometrists Corporation (Steveston, British Columbia)

Retailer of the Year, North America

The Retailer of the Year, North America title is awarded to one North American retailer with 20 or more locations that actively supports Transitions’ values and demonstrates a commitment to enhancing the vision of their customers and communities. The 2024 finalists include:

  • Henry Ford OptimEyes
  • Sam’s Club
  • Theodore & Pringle Optical

Channel Partner of the Year, North America

Channel Partner of the Year, North America is awarded to an optical laboratory, Managed Vision Care company, lens manufacturer or buying group that actively promotes healthy sight to their customers and within their local communities; and has demonstrated excellence in supporting Transitions’ values. The 2024 finalists include:

  • Opto-Réseau
  • Vision Source

The winners of the 2024 Transitions® Innovation Awards will be announced during Transitions® Academy 2025, occurring February 2-5, in Orlando, Flo.

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